Historic Preservation Commission
Regular MeetingAthens-Clarke County, GA · October 16, 2024
Minutes
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
October 16, 2024
The Athens-Clarke County Historic Preservation Commission met and considered the
following items at a public meeting on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 5:30p.m. The
meeting was held at 120 W. Dougherty Street, Athens, Georgia.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Maelyn Ehrman, Ted Rossier, George Runkle, Ellen Walker,
Worth VanLinden – Chair
MEMBERS ABSENT: Bobbie Epting
STAFF PRESENT: Amber Eskew, Molly Hackney-DePriest, Austin Jackson – ACC
Attorney’s Office
CALL TO ORDER:
1. Determination of Quorum: Quorum present
2. Introduction of staff reports and all other documents submitted to the Historic
Preservation Commission at this meeting into the official record: Motion to
receive all documents into the official record passed unanimously 4:0. Ms.
Walker – motion; Mr. Runkle – 2nd
3. Adoption of the minutes from the October 2, 2024 agenda review: Motion to
adopt minutes passed unanimously 4:0. Ms. Walker – Motion; Ms.
Ehrman – 2nd
4. Adoption of the minutes from the October 2, 2024 Historic Preservation
Commission meeting: there was a request to change the minutes to
reflect those opposed the motion for the 124 Cherokee Ave property.
Motion to adopt minutes passed unanimously 4:0. Ms. Walker – motion;
Mr. Runkle – 2nd
5. Ex-Parte communication: None
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. 166 W. Clayton St. COA-2024-09-1874
Petitioner Jason Dunn agent for Eric Brown
Request Accessory Structure & Related Modifications
Information 171A5 A009, W. Downtown, C-D
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve with
conditions
Agent / Owner Jason Dunn – Agent
In Favor Hank Sewell
Opposed Stephanie Raines, Lynn Green, Kimberly Davis
Action Mr. Rossier moved to approve the application
with the following conditions as per the staff
recommendation: fencing not to exceed 6’ tall.
No fencing between the plane with the gates
and Washington Street. Work with staff for an
appropriate design for the accessory structure.
Submit to staff information on design and
material for rear replacement doors; Ms.
Ehrman – 2nd. The motion passed 4:0
2. 180 Milledge Circle COA-2024-09-1895
Petitioner Drew Dekle agent for Matt Crim
Request Addition of Wrapped Porch
Information 173A3 D010, Milledge Circle, RS-15
Ms. Eskew presented the staff report with a recommendation to approve as
submitted
Agent / Owner No one present
In Favor None
Opposed None
Action Ms. Ehrman moved to approve the application
with the condition that the porch brackets be
retained if feasible; Mr. Runkle - 2nd. The
motion passed 4:0.
CONCEPTUAL PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW:
1. 521 N. Hull St COA-2024-10-2033
Petitioner Charlie Armentrout / AMT agent for First AME Church
Request Rear Addition of Accessible Connection
Information 171A2 G002, Landmark, C-D
Agent / Owner Charlie Armentrout
Action Comments Only: requested comments on
concept plans that would remove previous rear
connector to add new addition to provide
accessible connection to the sanctuary.
Discussed tower of concept design to house
elevator and need for simplification. Discussed
submitting plan showing addition in
relationship to the rest of the structure.
OTHER BUSINESS:
1. Strategic Plan Update: Ms. Ehrman will take on communication
between other HPC’s. Ellen requested interview
answers from new members for annual report.
2. Designation Committee Did not meet
3. Education Committee Met on 10/8/24, assigned responsibilities for
2024 annual report.
4. Misc. Announcements No absences for the November hearing
anticipated.
Ms. Walker moved to adjourn; Mr. Rossier – 2nd. Passed 4:0 Meeting adjourned at 6:44
Agenda
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
FINAL AGENDA
October 16, 2024 at 5:30 PM
120 W. Dougherty Street
In-Person Hearing- See Below for More Details
I CALL TO ORDER:
1. Determination of Quorum
2. Introduction of staff reports and all other documents submitted to the Historic Preservation
Commission at this meeting into the official record.
3. Adoption of minutes from the October 2, 2024 agenda review.
4. Adoption of minutes from the October 2, 2024 hearing.
II OLD BUSINESS: NONE
III NEW BUSINESS:
1. 166 W. Clayton St. COA-2024-09-1874
Petitioner: Jason Dunn as agent for Eric Brown
Request: Accessory Structure and related modifications
Information: 171A5 A009, W. Downtown, C-D
2. 180 Milledge Cir. COA-2024-09-1895
Petitioner: Drew Dekle as agent for Matt Crim
Request: Addition of wrapped porch
Information: 173A3 D010, Milledge Cir., RS-15
IV CONCEPTUAL PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW:
1. 521 N. Hull St. COA-2024-10-2033
Petitioner: Charlie Armentrout/ AMT as agent for First AME Church
Request: Rear addition of Accessible Connection
Information: 171A2 G002, Landmark, C-D
V OTHER BUSINESS:
1. STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE
2. DESIGNATION Committee Report
3. EDUCATION Committee Report
4. MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Public Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission: The next regular monthly meeting
will be Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the Auditorium at 120 W. Dougherty Street,
Athens, GA.
Please note the following regarding the return to an in-person hearing format:
• An agenda review will be held prior to the advertised hearing at 5:00 pm prior to the start of the advertised
hearing. This is open to the public but will not include any public comment opportunities and no decisions
about pending item or properties will be made at the agenda review.
• Comment on any item may be sent by email to planning@accgov.com prior to noon on October 15th.
• Comment up to 3 minutes in length may given at the appropriate time for any agenda item during the
hearing.
• The hearing will be broadcast on YouTube. https://youtube.com/live/8agIZJucY6c?feature=share
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2024-09-1874
166 W. Clayton Street
October 16, 2024
OWNER & APPLICANT………………………….…..…………… Jason Dunn as agent for Eric Brown
REQUEST………………………………………………... Accessory Structure and related modifications
LOCATION…………………………………………………………………...…... 166 W. Clayton Street
HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………….…………………..... West Downtown Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………...………………… C-D [WE] (Commercial Downtown, West End)
TAX MAP NUMBER ……………………………………………………………………...... 171A5 A009
The purpose of this request is to seek approval for hardscape changes at rear parking lot area with
fencing and removal of retaining wall/ grading plus new accessory structure in rear parking lot.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CASE NUMBER COA-2024-09-1895
180 Milledge Circle
October 16, 2024
OWNER & APPLICANT………………………….……………... Drew Dekle as agent for Matt Crim
REQUEST…………………………………………………..………………. Addition of wrapped porch
LOCATION…………………………………………………………………….…... 180 Milledge Circle
HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………….………………........ Milledge Circle Historic District
ZONING DISTRICT ………………...…………………………..… RS-15 (Single-Family Residential)
TAX MAP NUMBER ……………………………………………………………………... 173A3 D010
The purpose of this request is to seek approval for a covered, wrapped porch.
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CONCEPTUAL PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW
CASE NUMBER COA-2024-10-2033
521 N. Hull Street
October 16, 2024
OWNER & APPLICANT…………………. Charlie Armentrout/ AMT as agent for First AME Church
REQUEST…………………………………………………..………………. Accessible Rear Connection
LOCATION……………………………………………………………………….…... 521 N. Hull Street
HISTORIC DESIGNATION…………………….…………………......... Landmark: First AME Church
ZONING DISTRICT ………………...………………………………..… C-D (Commercial-Downtown)
TAX MAP NUMBER ……………………………………………………………………... 171A2 G002
The purpose of this request is to seek comments on the concept of a new rear addition to replace the
existing to achieve accessible connection to the sanctuary from the adjacent undesignated educational
wing.
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